What to expect from Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency

What to expect from Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency

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The video discusses a proposed Department of Government Efficiency, an advisory panel led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aimed at advising President-elect Trump on government reforms. The panel's role is advisory, not official, and faces legal and political challenges. The potential impact includes significant federal workforce reductions, but implementation depends on Congress and legal outcomes. The video questions the panel's true power and influence, highlighting the importance of checks and balances in the government system.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency?

To replace existing government departments

To act as an official government agency

To serve as an advisory panel

To enforce new government policies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the major proposals by Vivek Ramaswamy regarding the federal workforce?

Maintain the current size of the federal workforce

Reduce the federal workforce by 75%

Increase the federal workforce by 75%

Outsource federal jobs to private companies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential legal challenge to the proposed government reforms?

Approval from the American Federation of Government Employees Union

Legal challenges to a president's ability to eliminate parts of the federal government

Opposition from the United Nations

Support from the Supreme Court

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a limitation of the advisory panel's power?

They can only exert pressure and make recommendations

They can make changes without congressional approval

They can directly fire government employees

They can create new government agencies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential positive outcome of the proposed changes?

Decreased public access to government information

Increased complexity in tax processes

More efficient government operations through technology

Higher federal workforce numbers